Annapurna Panorama Trek

The classicalAnnapurna Panorama Trek provides a combination of spectacular high mountain scenery, picturesque lowland farms, villages farms and Local village, wealth of culture, interest and a challenging pass (Throng La) crossing the Annapurna circuits trek is justifiably popular, best approached in a counter clockwise direction, which allows for a more gradual climb to the 5,416m high taking in the most magnificent views of the Annapurna Dhaulagiri, Manaslu, Lamjung and Tibetan Himalaya ranges. It also takes you from dense forests to the sparse Tibetan plateau, passing through ethnic villagers of Gurungs, Tamangs, Magars Thakalis, Manangies, Brahmins and Chhetris.

The Annapurna is one of the most attractive Himalayan Panoramic view, situated in central part of Nepal, just north of Pokhara. The range from west to east consists of Annapurna south(7,219m), Annapurna I(8091m), Himchuli (6,441m), Gangapurna (7,454m), Annapurna III (7,555m), Fishtail (6,997m), Annapurna IV (7,525), Annapurna II (7,937m) and so on. The trek is not so difficult comparatively to others. Early autumn or late spring season is the best suitable for Annapurna trek.

Day One: Arrival pick up transfer to Hotel and Orientation Pick-up at Tribhuvan International Airport, meeting with your guide and transfer to Hotel. First impressions of Kathmandu – walk to medieval Kathmandu Durbar Square and explore the beautiful complex of palaces, temples, shrines and courtyards built by the ancient Nepali kings between the 12th and 18th century. We also discover Thamel – the vibrant tourist area with hotels, restaurants and outdoor shops. Briefing hotel where we will be discussing the technicalities of the trek In the evening you enjoy a welcome dinner with cultural Dance. Stay at Hotel

Day Two: Sightseeing and Trek Preparation dayAfter Breakfast at hotel start Sightseeing with private van to Pasupatinah, the most important Hindu temples of Nepal with the sacred burning ghats located at the holy Baghmati river. And Boudhanath the biggest Buddhist stupa in South Asia and Swoyambhunath also has known as Monkey Temple. Afternoon checking and Himalayan range trekswill going to interdiction with your trekking guide about trekking information as well you will have god opportunity to ask about treks with your guide at hotel

Day Three: Kathmandu to Besi Sahar (760m) – Sangye (8 hours drive) .You have to drive7 hour’s to Besi Sahar from Kathmandu Once arrives at Besisahar check in our trekking ACAP Times and we should continue to drive vulvule we have trekking permit check in here at Bulbule. O/N at guest house

Day Four: Sangye to Bagarchap (2160m) 6 hrs walkCrossing the Marshyangdi river and making several ups and down the trail forwards through bamboo and rhododendron forest to Tal Besi and to the foot of a large waterfall which is known as Tal (1700m). Descending following the east bank of river, the trek gets to Karte and climbs to Dharapani (1860m). Then the trek enters the east- west Manang valley in a forest of blue pine, spruce, hemlock, maple and finally reaches to Bagarchap. O/N at guest house

Day Five : Bagarchap to Chame (2670m) 5 hrs walk.From Bagarchap the trail climbs through forest to Dhanakyu (2290m), crosses several landslides and travels uphill through the forest to Lata marang (2400m). The trail climbs and then descends to Thanchok and to Kotho (2600m), a meadow surrounded by huge pine and spruce trees. Walking about half- hour you will reach to Chame, the administrative head quarters for the Manang district. From here you have the excellent view of Lamjung Himal, Annapurna II and Annapurna IV. O/N at guest house

Day Six: Chame to Pisang (3200m) 6 hrs walkFrom Chame you will reach Bhratang after walking through the pine forest and huge apple orchard which is surrounded by a stone wall. The trail forward has admirable views of Annapurna II, Pisang peak, Himalchuli and Ngadi Chuli and reaches to Pisang, upper part of Manang Valley. O/N at pisang . guest house

Day Seven: Pisang to Manang (3540m) 6 hrs walkthe trails makes a long climb with the excellent view of the Manang valley and Tilicho peak (7134m), reach to Manang airstrip at Humde (3280m). Crossing to the north bank of Marshyangdi on a bridge the trail reach Mungji (3330m) and climb to Bryaga, Tibetan-style village. Finally forwarding you will reach Manang. O/N at guest house

Day Eight: Acclimatization day in Manang (3540) 3 hrs hikeAfter having breakfast you will climb the ridge to the north of the village for excellent views of Annapurna IV, Annapurna II and Tarke Kang (7069m). If you descend from the village you will see the glacial lake at the foot of the huge ice fall that drops from Gangapurna (7454m ) Back to Manang. O/N at guest house

Day Nine: Manang to Ledar (4200m) 5 hrs walkFrom Manang, the trail crosses a stream, climbs to Tengi, and then continues to climb out of the Marshyangdi valley, reaches the small village of Gunsang (3950m). The trail passes through a sparse forest of juniper, rose, and barberry and crosses a large stream, to reach Yak Kharka (4050m). Walking about an hour further you will reach Ledar. O/N at guest house

Day Ten: Ledar to Throng Phedi (4450m) 5 hrs walk From Ledar the trail continues to climb along the east bank of the Jar sang Khola then descends and cross the stream on a bridge. Then making a short descent you will reach to Throng Phedi. O/N at guest house

Day Eleven: Throng Phedi – Throng La Pass (5416m) to Muktinath (3760m) 9hrs walk From Throng Phedi, the trail becomes steep; following rocky ridges you will reach Throng La (5416m), which is the highest point of this trek. From here the views are outstanding. The trail descends steeply and during the decent there are excellent views of Dhaulagiri. You will reach Chabarbu. The trail crosses a meadow and forwards to Muktinath where you can see the impressive temple of Lord Shiva. O/N at guest house

Day Twelve: Muktinath to Jomsom (2720m) 6 hrsWalk From Muktinath the trail descends to Jharkot and to Khingar. Beyond Khingar you will meet the junction of two routes. The first one is Kagbeni (the entrance of upper Mustang) and another is to Jomsom. Then the trail proceeds to Eklebatti following the Kali Gandaki River. You will finally reach to Jomsom. O/n at guest house

Day Thirteen: Jomsom to Pokhara (820m) 30 Minutes fly from Jomsom.Wake up in the morning after tea and coffee fly to Pokhara which is around 20 minutes sightseeing Pokhara valley at late afternoon. O/n at Hotel

Day Fourteen: Pokhara-Kathmandu

Equipment:

The following gives you a general idea of the personal items that you can bring for the trek. The personal items are of individual interest, and choice. The most important fact that one should keep on mind is that one should have enough clothes to tackle the cold weather in the Himalayas. In a supported trek, heavy items are carried by porters or yaks and personal belongings that you may need for the day like money, water bottle, rain gear, camera, sun cream and toilet paper etc. should be carried by yourself. So you are briefed to pack items in two different bags. We will supply complimentary water and wind proof duffel bag which you can use on the trek and is carried by porter/s. The duffel bag is yours to keep after the trek. You can leave your bag with your non-trek items at the hotel in Kathmandu and collect them after the trek.

General

4 seasons Sleeping bag (Optional/we can provide one if you need it but is to be returned after the trek)

Duffel or Rucksack bag or suitcase (We will provide one complimentary Himalayanrange duffel bag for you to keep.)

Daypack

Down Jacket (Optional/we can provide if you need one but is to be returned after the trek)

Upper Body - Head / Ears / Eyes

Shade hat or baseball cap - some people drape a bandana down the back of their head and then put a baseball cap on to hold it in place. This can be a flexible alternative while keeping the sun off your ears and neck.

Warm wool or synthetic hat that cover your ears.

Balaclava - lightweight, thinner variety.

Glacier glasses-100% UV protection with side shields and a hard-sided storage case (i.e. Julbo or Cebe). This is to protect your eyes from the stronger rays of the sun due to the thinner atmosphere which can cause a painful condition known as snow blindness. Regular sunglasses are not sufficient. If you wear prescription glasses, speak to your doctor about prescription glacier glasses, perhaps with transitional lenses.

Headlamp - Black Diamond and Petzl both make several good ones. Make sure to bring extra batteries and that they are lithium batteries so that they will last in the colder temperatures. These are indispensable for getting around at night, reading, etc. so, don't go cheap here.

Some people like ear-muffs; These are optional; a good hat, balaclava, and hooded jacket should really be sufficient, but this is a personal choice for some people (optional).

A neck warmer is another piece of gear for extra warmth if you feel you will need it (optional).

Hand

1 pair liner gloves, thin wool or synthetic, useful alone on mild days or as a layer inside other gloves / mitts for additional warmth.

2 pairs trekking pants, preferably that zip on/off at the knees so they double as shorts.

1 pair hard shell pants. Waterproof / breathable, Gore-Tex or equivalent is best. Should zip from the top and bottom - this makes it easier to put on over boots without getting undressed should the weather change once you are underway for the day.

1 pair cotton pants (loose jeans/khakis).

All clothing should be kept dry using waterproof stuff sacks or large puncture resistant plastic bags.

Feet

4 pairs of liner socks, synthetic or capilene.

3 pairs heavy weight socks to be worn over liner socks.

1 pair light weight socks, a good option for the lower / warmer parts of the trail.

1 pair light to medium weight water proof hiking/trekking boots. Ensure a good fit with layered socks and you have worn then before to get used to it (otherwise you will get lots of blister).

1 pair light trekking shoes or sneakers. Good for around the camp/lodges and in Kathmandu.

1 pair hiking gaiters, good for keeping dust and rocks out of your shoes/boots as well as keep your feet dry as necessary (Optional).

1 pair sandals (Optional).

Medicines and First Aid Kits

(Please note our guide will also carry the first aid kit bag during the trek. However we still recommend you to bring your personal first aid kit as well)

Extra Strength Excedrin for altitude related headaches.

Ibuprofen for general aches and pains.

Immodium or Pepto bismol capsules for upset stomach or diarrhea.

Diamox (commonly prescribed as Acetazolamide) 125 or 250mg tablets for altitude sickness. Please discuss with us before starting to take this medicine.

1 small personal sized first-aid kit with blister treatments such as mole skin, band-aids, some waterproof tape, anti-infection ointments, etc. Your guides will have more extensive medical gear, but you should have the basics for general use.

Miscellaneous, but Important !

Passport and extra passport photos (4 copies).

Airline ticket (Please make a copy and leave on at our office in KTM just in case if you need to change the date of your).

Durable wallet / pouch for travel documents, money & passport.

Lip balm. At least SPF 20, 2 sticks. A string taped to the stick is helpful, to hang around your neck and some are now being sold with a cord already attached. Handy as it avoids you from having to stop and look for Show original message

Sunscreen. SPF 40 is recommended and should be relatively new since it loses its' effectiveness over time.

Paperback books, cards, mp3 player (there are a couple of stops where you could recharge. Avoid players with moving hardware as it may not function. Remember, keep these items light weight (Optional).

Binoculars (Optional).

1 light weight point & shoot camera or 1 large SLR. Digital cameras are ok, but you must keep the batteries warm when not in use (Optional).

Hydration bladder with drinking tube and tube insulator (Optional).

A pee bottle for men and pee funnel for woman, some swear by them to avoid that chilly late night trip (Optional).

1 small stainless steel thermos (Optional).

This list is only a guide. While you are required to bring everything on this list, there are numerous options, brands, and versions of each piece of equipment. Use your experience and the listed features to find the best gear for you. Some of the above equipments can be easily found in stores in Kathmandu for cheaper prices.

Please Note: Tight fitting, figure-hugging clothing, such as those made with Lycra can often be offensive to locals, especially to women. If you find these items comfortable as a base layer, please pack something to wear on top of them.